Protesting teachers block access to Gaudí monument Casa Batlló
Demonstrating educators set up tables and chairs on Passeig de Gràcia and visitors cannot enter the building
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Catalonia again surpasses employment records with close to 4 million workers in May
Unemployment reduced by some 7,000 down to lowest figures in 18 years
After years of works, Barcelona will inaugurate new La Rambla boulevard on February 13-14, 2027
Batlle affirms that the celebration, which will be directed by Lluís Danés, will take place because the works will be finished
All municipalities in Barcelona region ban smoking on beaches except Badalona and Castelldefels
Parliament expected to pass law banning consumption of tobacco on sandy shores
Education and unions reach pre-agreement after marathon day of negotiations and weeks of strikes
Teachers will earn €600 more per month in four years, counting all increases
Energy communities gain ground in Catalonia to strengthen a more resilient power system
Citizen-led renewable projects are reshaping how electricity is produced, shared, and managed
Barcelona has nearly 7,000 bar and restaurant terraces, up 6% compared to four years ago
Council granted 220 new licenses in 2025 and over a thousand since 2022
Thousands of teachers protest across Catalonia in fresh strike action
Education minister "optimistic" about negotiations with agreement now "closer" than a week ago
Court orders police to enter Socialists' Madrid headquarters amid corruption probe
PM Sánchez vows "firm action" over any new irregularities and insists he will serve full term
Sales of entire buildings in Barcelona fall by 30% in 2025
Report estimates that without rent cap, prices would have increased €160-€270 per month in the city
Jonathan Andic temporarily steps down from Mango vicepresidency to focus on legal defence
Son of company founder views accusation of murder for father's death as "serious, unjust, and unfounded"
Barcelona looks to reduce bicycle robberies
New report says safer parking lots and a unified registry could help
Collserola park to remain closed through summer due to African swine fever, councilor says
Albert Battle admits limits cause "inconvenience" but argues they are "necessary"
Israel arrest Flotilla members with deportations expected on Thursday
Spain's foreign minister denounces “monstrous” video shared by Israeli minister
New fines of up to €900,000 for graffiti on trains
Lawmakers say hefty levies will act as a detterent against antisocial behaviour
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